The Chargers have had some former players that have left an impact not only on the franchise, but on people as well. In this case Nick Hardwick has been an inspiration on the new addition to the team, center Scott Quessenberry, who has always looked up to him since he was a kid.

“I’ve always been an o-lineman and played center my whole life. Growing up being a Chargers fan, Hardwick was my favorite player. I also took a poll, and I asked my family and some of my friends, and they all also thought it would be awesome if I wore that number. I’m fired up to honor him and wear 61 on my back, Quessenberry said,” per the Chargers official website.

Hardwick played for the Bolts from 2004 through 2014 and was a valuable piece during his ten year career. Quessenberry was Los Angeles’ fifth-round pick, and the team was able to snag him from their backyard as he played for UCLA for four years. He will wear No. 61 in honor of his lifetime role model.

The former Bruin could be a starter for L.A. down the future, but will serve as depth to start out with the addition of center Mike Pouncey, right guard Forrest Lamp returning after missing all of the 2017 season and left guard Dan Feeney after a great campaign as a rookie.